Dorothy F. Wright

Tuesday

Dorothy F. 'Dot' Wright of Holland, Pa. died peacefully on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at Holy Redeemer Hospice in Meadowbrook, Pa., with her family at her side. She was 88.

She was the beloved wife of Ira V. Wright for 64 years.

Born in Holland, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Lafayette and Phoebe Paxson Finney.

A resident of Holland for all of her life, Dot graduated from Richboro High School, Class of 1941.

She attended business school, and worked for LaValle Aircraft during the war.

She was a lifelong member of North and Southampton Reformed Church in Churchville, where she sang in the choir as a young adult and was a member of the Ruth Circle.

She participated in Churchville Seniors events at her church. She also devoted time to Meals on Wheels.

Dot enjoyed cooking and baking, and she loved bringing her family together for birthday and holiday celebrations. She especially liked following her children and grandchildren as they participated in school, band, scouting, and sports activities.

She travelled extensively with her husband, sometimes taking cruises. She visited all 50 states and much of Europe. She was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan. She enjoyed taking and collecting photographs of her family.

She will be sadly missed as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.

In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her four children: Robert W. Wright of Newtown, Gary A. Wright and his wife, Loretta of Manasquan, N.J., Debra W. Reynolds and her husband, Doug, of Quakertown, and Glenn F. Wright and his wife, Katherine, of Richmond, Va.

She is also survived by her brother, William Finney and his wife, Mary Ellen of Jamison, her nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday, July 2, 2011, from 10 a.m. until her Funeral Service at 11 a.m. at North and Southampton Reformed Church, 1380 Bristol Road, Churchville, PA 18966. Interment will take place at Churchville Cemetery. There will be a luncheon following the service in the church auditorium.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to North and Southampton Reformed Church at the above address.

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